Weber Summit FS38 E vs Weber Summit SB38 S Built-In Gas Grill
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Quick take: The Weber Summit FS38 E costs $500 less.
| Spec | Weber Summit FS38 E | Weber Summit SB38 S Built-In Gas Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$3,899 | ~$4,399 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Gas Grill | Gas Grill |
| Cooking Area | 681 sq in | 681 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Propane/Natural Gas | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Stainless Steel Burners / Porcelain-Enameled Lid / Cast Iron Grates | Stainless Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | 5 | 5 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | Yes | No |
| Rotisserie | Yes | Yes |
| Searing | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 70.7 x 27 x 52.5 in | 41 x 31.5 x 53.38 in |
| Weight | 247 lbs | 240 lbs |
| Warranty | 15 years | 15 years cookbox and lid; 10 years burners, grates and flavorizer bars; 5 years remaining parts |
Pros & cons
Weber Summit FS38 E
- ✓Top-down infrared broiler sears from above, which browns without the flare-ups a bottom sear burner causes
- ✓Rotisserie kit and smoker box are included standard — on most competitors both are paid accessories
- ✓15-year cookbox and lid warranty is the longest Weber offers
- ✓Enclosed stainless cabinet with the LP tank hidden inside, and it converts to natural gas as a separate SKU
- ✓93,000 BTU across five independently controlled burners gives real multi-zone flexibility
- ✗No WiFi, app control or meat probe at $3,899 — those require the Smart FS38X at $5,199
- ✗247 lbs and 70.7 in wide needs a large patio and freight-style delivery
- ✗The price sits within a few hundred dollars of entry-level built-in grills that will outlast it
- ✗Porcelain-enameled lid rather than the full stainless of the FS38 S one step up
Weber Summit SB38 S Built-In Gas Grill
- ✓The top-down infrared broiler is a genuinely different searing mechanism from every rear-burner rival here and browns the whole surface at once
- ✓Weber parts and service are available everywhere, which is the single biggest practical advantage over Blaze, Bull, Coyote and Summerset
- ✓Rotisserie and smoker box are both included rather than accessories
- ✓240 lbs of stainless cookbox holds heat like the premium built-ins costing more
- ✓NIGHTVISION lighting and soft-close cabinet doors are unusually finished details for a built-in
- ✗No side burner at all, where nearly every rival at this price offers one as at least an option
- ✗Warranty tops out at 15 years on the cookbox; Blaze, Bull and Summerset all offer lifetime coverage on burners and body for less money
- ✗$4,399 buys a 34-inch Blaze Professional LUX with heavier 12mm grates and a lifetime warranty
- ✗Weber does not publish the cutout dimensions on the product page — they are in the separate installation guide
- ✗Five burners across 38 inches is fine, but the primary surface is smaller than the Bull Brahma's for more money